Veterans honored at Coast Guard station, PT

A crowd of about 1,000 gathered to honor veterans at the Coast Guard Group/Air Station Port Angeles on Sunday. At the same time, an observance… Continue reading

Black bear killed in collision with Jefferson sheriff’s car

CHIMACUM - A black bear was killed Friday morning when a it was struck by a sheriff's cruiser on Center Road, the Jefferson County Sheriff's… Continue reading

Clallam governments doubt they’ll hike taxes

PORT ANGELES - Clallam County likely won't take that sweet sip of COLA served up by the state Supreme Court. County Administrator Jim Jones said… Continue reading

Forks Aquatic Center supporters out of ideas

FORKS - It's a giant concrete hole in the ground, it's costing money and nobody can figure out what to do with it. Voters rejected… Continue reading

Jefferson government won’t rush to raise taxes

PORT TOWNSEND - Jefferson County, Port Townsend and Port officials are not running to increase next year's property taxes by the now-allowed 6 percent in… Continue reading

Overnight shelter for the homeless to open in church

PORT ANGELES - St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will offer emergency shelter to homeless persons starting Friday. The church will open a door on the north… Continue reading

Trial of Makah whale hunters may be postponed

Peninsula Daily News news sources NEAH BAY - Defense attorneys for five Makah tribal members accused of illegally hunting a gray whale want to postpone… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2007
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Two PA races remain too close to call yet

PORT ANGELES - Four candidates remained tied to the tracks as the Election Special chugged slowly down on them behind schedule. Which of them will… Continue reading

Cantwell staff receives scores of suggestions

PORT ANGELES - What's a U.S. senator to do? About 20 Clallam County citizens and elected officials had a long list of tasks for Maria… Continue reading

Community reading gets boost in PA

PORT ANGELES - As the long, dark time settles over us, we Northwesterners tend to seek comfort between the covers. Book covers: They hold us… Continue reading

Drug dealer sentenced to 6 years in prison

PORT ANGELES - Bernard Gilbert "Pete" Barnes - who police have described as a major drug dealer - was formally sentenced on Thursday to six… Continue reading

Memorial service honors hero

BRINNON - Korean War veteran Paul Price says he owes his life to John Agostini. "He never did say how many [he saved]," said the… Continue reading

Today’s ballot count could tip Clallam contests

PORT ANGELES - The Clallam County Auditor's staff will attempt to count an estimated 9,500 last-minute ballots today, enough to possibly tip the balance between… Continue reading

New results due Friday in Clallam County

PORT ANGELES -Between 7,000 and 8,000 last-minute ballots will be counted at about 4:30 p.m. Friday, Clallam County Auditor Patty Rosand says. There are two… Continue reading

Olympic National Park superintendent to retire

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK - Park Superintendent Bill Laitner will retire on Jan. 3 after 34 years in the National Park Service. But, he said after… Continue reading

PA Council endorses field house idea

PORT ANGELES - An application for a donated inflatable field house for tennis and soccer was unanimously - but conditionally - endorsed by the City… Continue reading

PT electrifies PUD, county partnership for power service

PORT HADLOCK - Port Townsend city representatives gave a boost on Wednesday to discussion that could lead to a partnership among the city, Jefferson County… Continue reading

Today’s vote count may decide winners

PORT TOWNSEND - The Jefferson County Auditor's Office will count an additional 2,501 ballots today that could change outcomes in some local races. With the… Continue reading

Collins holds lead over Rambo for Port of Port Townsend commissioner

PORT TOWNSEND - John Collins held a solid lead over Forrest Rambo for the Port of Port Townsend District 1 commissioner seat on Tuesday night,… Continue reading

Medlicott dominates Port Townsend City Council race

PORT TOWNSEND - Incumbent City Councilwoman Laurie Medlicott jumped well ahead of Richard Wiener for the Position 3 council seat on Tuesday night, after the… Continue reading